Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Destilando Amor, Tues 7/3: Baby boom
Question: If there's a real baby and a fake baby, do they cancel each other out?
Another question: How many people think Aaron is really a Montalvo? I was just thinking that he's so much like Fedra, but not at all like Bruno... maybe Fedra had a little help "decorating the family tree"...
Pammy is taking another bath. Between baths and pool time, she must be getting awfully pruny. She wants to go to the theater, or see an opera. Aaron doesn't. He wants to hang out with Johnny, his big local client. Johnny's got some big wingding coming up, and he wants Montalvo's crazy-expensive Turquoise Tequila as a sponsor.
Minerva calls, sounding conciliatory. Aaron brushes off her fake apology, knowing it's just a prelude to manipulation. She begs him to come home, and he says he'll probably be back by the end of the week.
"I'm glad, because I have a big surprise for you. I am sure you'll be as delighted as I am!" And then, as already reported by Beckster, the camera pulls back to reveal Minerva in a fully-decorated nursery. Yes, boys and girls, that's how a woman becomes pregnant: by spending lots of money at the baby store. That's what the expression "keep it in your pants" refers to - your wallet. Really.
Meanwhile, and also as reported, Gavi in her pink dress follows the record company guy out to his car, singing her heart out like that time when Cindy Brady tried to impress a talent agent (played by Mrs. Howell) by dressing up and dancing like Shirley Temple. "Did he give you his card?" Clarita asks hopefully as his car pulls away. "No, Ma. He gave me a donation." She shows Clarita the grubby coin. It's not even shiny.
Back in New York, Pammy is temporarily out of the bathtub, helping Aaron with his tie. He admits that he was not being honest with Minerva, but he didn't think it would be a good idea to "tell her" over the phone. He wants to say it person. Pamela asks why he didn't do it before he left. Things are going to be more complicated when he gets back, because he's been deceiving Minerva.
¿Que the hell? He's been deceiving her for months already - what's another week? Ah - Pamela is referring to the "surprise." Aaron assures her that it will be something dumb, as usual. Pam nervously says she wishes he wouldn't go - he should leave it in the hands of a lawyer. But Aaron says he can't terminate his marriage long-distance. She pouts. He tells her to relax, and reminds her that he's doing this for "us." He thought-bubbles: "And to secure my grandfather's inheritance with the child you are going to give me!" The thought puts a warm smile on his face.
Back in the DF, Minerva continues the anti-Mariana telemarketing campaign: If Mariana shows up asking for a job or a favor, deny her, or you'll be inviting a lot of trouble! Fedra watches and listens with a warm smile on her face. She tells Minnie it's strange that "the migrant worker" has not, ugh I'm sorry, having trouble with this sentence, something about threatening Aaron with the union (of tequila companies? agave farmers?), or somesuch.
Minerva tells her MIL that Aaron's coming back at the end of the month, and she's already apologized for her fits of jealousy. Fedra approves. Minerva confides that she's thinking maybe she'll go see him in Miami, since her "boycott Mariana" mission is finished, and she'll never work for another tequila company again Now she can dedicate herself to giving Aaron lots of care.
Fedra thought-bubbles: "If you knew, Minerva - if you knew that you're not in my son's plans." Another melted-caramel smile. They run in the family. (FEDRA'S family.) Minerva beams too.
Clarita and Gavi schlump back to their hotel. Clarita is even more embarrassed than Gavi, and apologizes that her help only made things worse. Gavi says forget it, they'll never see that man again anyway. (Hmm. Novelaland being what it is, this seems unlikely.) They make up, and Gavi cheerfully says that thanks to the 10 pesos the man gave them (that's like 90 cents), they had a free trip home. Then she sings a song for her mother! Clarita hums along supportively.
Daniela and Videgaray are meeting at a restaurant. It looks like he might be the Dish of the Day, because Dani is grilling him! Videgaray tells her Rodrigo asked him to manage the annulment and negotiate with Isadora. Videgaray also helped him buy a lot on an island where he was thinking of building his house. Rodrigo was in a hurry to go, right after that board meeting. But he never mentioned Gaviota or Mariana to him, and he made it clear that Videgaray wasn't to discuss it with anyone.
As for why (in response to Dani's angry question) he went to talk to Bruno, Videgaray just wanted to know how the problems had been resolved. He had thought that Rodrigo had abandoned his job when he disappeared to Manzanilla.
Dani still seems unsure. Videgaray adds that it was BRUNO who informed him of Mariana Franco's true identity! He tells her the tale of the song that did Gaviota in, and the ensuing investigation of Mariana's job application, the phone calls, etc.
Pilar and Sofia are having lunch in the big house (not to be confused with the Big House where Ricardo is being forced to eat his own shorts). Sofie says she's got a busy day (I'm sure it's a lot of work finding just the right fashions of yesteryear in a modern store), but she's going to make time to go see Isadora. Pilar warns Sofie to watch what she says around Isadora; the woman is trying to get half of Rodrigo's stuff! Sofie is surprised to hear of such crass behavior on her dear friend's part. She thinks Isadora must be really angry about the divorce. Pilar says that according to Videgaray, Isadora doesn't have any rights to Rodrigo's inheritance.
Sofie thinks maybe Isadora is doing it to put pressure on Rodrigo and get his attention. Pilar reluctantly agrees, and says she's not sure if she's doing the right thing. Keeping quiet about the truth is the same thing as lying. If her husband were still alive, he'd say she wasn't being fair with Rodrigo or with Videgaray.
Sofi says that if they told Rodrigo what really happened, it would provoke a lifelong lawsuit between Aaron and Rodrigo. She advises her grandmother to be cool. At least Rodrigo isn't with that "mujercita." As for Videgaray, he's the one who matters the least in all of this.
The man who matters the least in all of this is still filling in all the blanks for Daniela. He is expressing great skepticism about the Mariana story: First of all, it was pretty vile of Aaron to say that Mariana was a con woman. Videgaray can attest to her honorability and the quality of her work. The people in the union respected and loved her. Dani says she had the same impression and Aaron's story about being Mariana's lover really wrecked Rodrigo.
Rodrigo says that was another vile lie from Aaron. All he ever saw between them was a very professional relationship, and Mariana was the pulse behind every advance the company made. She was always correct in every sense of the word.
Dani asks about the money that Mariana supposedly extorted from them. Videgaray says that Margarita - Mariana's only friend at the corporativo - said that Mariana did not leave happily, like the Montalvos all claimed. No, she was destroyed, and her last words as she left were that the company was a pit in hell and that Margarita had better be careful. It wasn't the attitude of someone with five million pesos (about 455,000 dollars) in her wallet.
Videgaray's ultimate impression is that something happened, and Aaron didn't really pay that money. Dani says only Mariana and Aaron know for sure, and there's no way to find out because they can't find Mariana to sort it out.
Back at the hotel, Gaviota is complaining that there's not a single job that doesn't ask for experience. Mom leaves with the laundry, saying she got permission to use the hotel's washing machine. She makes a big deal out of announcing that she's taking the key with her. Wheee!
Gavi wonders how she can prove she has job experience. She calls Margarita, who reports that Bruno has taken over because Rodrigo went back to the plantation. "With his wife?" Gavi asks. "I suppose," Margarita answers.
Margarita still doesn't know what happened when Gavi left. Gavi gives her the short version - "They said I was a cheat. When we meet, I'll tell you the whole story." She says she's dying of embarrassment, but she's going to ask anyway: she wants Margarita to give her some blank Montalvo Corp. stationery!
Margarita is shocked, but nervously agrees. Gavi is reluctant to give her any contact info, and swears Margarita to secrecy. Margarita writes the address and room number in a notebook which will surely fall into the wrong hands. At Margarita's request, Gaviota describes her plan to write herself a recommendation from Rodrigo, on Montalvo letterhead.
Clarita comes back from the laundry room, overhears Gavi's plan, and flips out. She informs Gavi that copying Roddy's signature is a SIN. And also, she had promised her saints that she wasn't going to be a liar. Gavi tells Marg to forget about that little favor. Marg mentions that Videgaray is urgently looking for Gavi. Gavi says she'd rather die than see any of those people, and asks Marg to please say she doesn't know where Gavi is. (Clarita is gesturing furiously!)
After the call, Gavi recounts that Rodrigo went to the hacienda with his wife, and Videgaray is looking for her. It makes both of them nervous to know that that traitorous lawyer is searching for Gaviota under every rock.
Dani and Videgaray are still wondering why Gaviota never came back to talk to Rodrigo. Surely, if Aaron had fired her without giving her severance, it would have been logical for her to have spoken to Rodrigo. And there are still more missing pieces. What did Aaron say to Rodrigo? They only have the version that Aaron told to them. Dani and Videgaray agree that they need to find Gavi and hear her side of the story. They hope Margarita will give her their message. Dani says a love like Gavi and Rod's mustn't die this way.
Isadora goes to her fertility specialist, Dr. Kamasutra, or whatever his name is. Naturally, she kisses him on the cheek. She also calls him by his first name - Paulino. (Hmm - did I miss something? Do they already know each other socially?)
He tells Isadora he has her test results, and there's not going to be an insemination: she's already pregnant. For some reason, this surprises Isadora. He's surprised she doesn't seem happy and wonders why she didn't mention that Rodrigo had gotten over his problem of not being able to have relations. She just wants to know how many weeks. He says about five weeks. She flashes back to some Kodak/Maalox moments from her New Year's vacation with Frankie. She says her cycle's been regular. He sends her home to surprise her husband. It's the best gift she could give him. He tells her to get lots of rest, and extends his congrats to the new dad.
Now there's a filler-ish scene with Rod and Crispin talking about the tequila school. He wants to get local small businesses involved, especially those who cater to tourists. Crispin is honored to be part of the project. Then James shows up in one of those sad little ties and Rodrigo makes plans with him for tomorrow.
James notices that Rodrigo doesn't look so good. Rod starts moping over Gavi again. The men listen patiently as he describes how he can't sleep at night, he can't believe it ended this way, it was all a deception. (I guess these are the only three men in Mexico who wouldn't rather talk about soccer.) Crispin offers some flippant advice to be like a bee and go to the next flower for the honey of love. He adds, "un clavo saca a otro clavo." (Some saying about nails?) Then he tells Rodrigo to go home to his wife. Rod reminds him there's nothing between him and Isadora, but he leaves.
Gavi is interviewing for a job! She shows him her application reminds him that the ad said no experience was necessary. She wants to know more about this great multinational company. He says they're affiliated with a publisher in Spain. They publish encyclopedias. In the three months since they've been in Mexico, they've sold 2 million of them. They hope that Mexico will catapult them into the rest of the Latin American market.
Waving away smoke from the man's cigar, Gavi asks if that means the job is selling encyclopedias. He says yes! They need people who are poised, cultured, professional - and most of all, ambitious.
He asks if she's a bachelorette. She says she's single for life. She'd rather gut a crocodile than get married. (?) He laughs.
Meanwhile, at the Heartbreak Hotel, Isadora's father Ricardo is informed that he's going to prison. And at the apartment, Isadora informs her mother of the miraculous pregnancy. "But you said you've never had relations with Rodrigo!" Nuria exclaims. She mentally connects the dots as Isadora breaks down in tears and sinks to the floor.
"WHOSE KID IS IT?????" Nuria demands. (I guess she wasn't able to connect ALL of the dots... given what she saw in the hallway last night...)
Isadora admits it's not Rodrigo's. All her plans have gone down the drain. Nuria complains that now there's nothing they can do to help Ricardo. Just then, Ricardo's lawyer Montesinos calls. Dad's going to be transferred to the prison. She wants to see him, but they make it difficult to get permission to do so. Nuria is horrified that Isa's poor father will be mixing with ill-natured riffraff. "We are cursed!!" Isadora howls, and runs to her room.
Gavi questions whether she can really make 10,000 to 30,000 pesos (about 910 to 2700 dollars) a month selling encyclopedias. He says his people sell at least 10 a month. She thinks that sounds pretty reasonable. He says a leader can sell up to 25. 15 can sell like hotcakes, what with neighbors and friends. (She jokes that she hopes she has 15 friends.) He reminds her that the products can also be sold to schools and businesses.
Gavi says it sounds like an interesting challenge. The guy calls in a pal named Vidal, "our star salesman." He asks Vidal how many encyclopedias he sold last month. "I didn't do so well," Vidal admits. "I was only able to sell 75." Oh, clap clap, give this man an Oscar. He must be a good salesman, because Gavi totally buys his act. The boss tells Vidal to keep his average up - he'll have to do better next month. Vidal promises to do so, but he's only got 72 so far.
The boss says to Gaviota, "See? In a bad month, our salesman makes 100,000 pesos in a month." (100,000 pesos divided by 72 units means your commission, as a salesman, is 1388 pesos or 126 dollars per unit.) And that's on top of a base salary.
Gaviota asks when she can start. He says that if she makes the cut, they'll call her tomorrow. She is grateful. After she leaves, he puffs his cigar and tells himself that if that smart girl can't sell an encyclopedia, he'll have to swim back to his homeland. (I'm no expert on accents, but this guy doesn't sound very Spanish to me.)
Back in tequilaland, the guys are walking around the plantation, still talking about the publicity campaign. Rod zones out of the conversation and into GaviVision again. He runs towards the big tree, stripping off his shirt for no better reason than to tantalize Rod's Rangerettes. Gaviota is there, jimadoring. She ignores him at first, but he keeps talking. He says the only happy memory he has of them is from when they first met. Then, she was sincere. (She turns slowly to look at him.) He was the first man in her life. She gave herself to him without conditions the first time. Her kisses and caresses were only for him. Why can't this be like that time again?
He kisses her. She lets him.
Back in the real world, Dani keeps Elvis company while he paints. She tells him that Videgaray is going to look for Rodrigo so he can clear things up with him. Elvis agrees that it'll be best if they can find out the circumstances of Gaviota's departure from the company. Dani is also curious about that big pile of money that Aaron supposedly gave her. Elvis thinks there must be a way to get that info from the company, but Dani says the family will get defensive if Videgaray starts nosing around.
"Hmm, so then who's going to get those documents?" Elvis asks semi-rhetorically. Dani says yep, she'll do it. Videgaray says that as a member of the family, she has the right to look at the financials. She'll have to be careful about what she says as to why she wants to look at them. She's going to do it today, because she's worried that Isadora is going to try to get back with Rodrigo. Elvis thinks Rod will be too stubborn, but Dani tells him Isa's not satisfied with what she's been offered, and wants half of his stuff. She doesn't have the right to it, but she's going to fight for it anyway.
Sofia makes good on her promise to visit Isadora, but Isadora is hiding in another room. Her mother sets the stage for the inevitable by saying that Isa's gone to the doctor because she hasn't been feeling well lately. After she leaves, Nuria advises Isadora to make nice, but Isa says she doesn't feel like seeing anyone.
Sofie loafs in the hallway, debating whether to knock on Frankie's door. He magically comes out of his apartment at that precise moment, and Sofie pretends not to have been waiting for him. I'm sure he wasn't watching the peephole the whole time. He greets her in Pepé le Pew-style French and kisses her. He claims to be on his way to a job interview, after which (he makes a creepy noise) he was going to see her.
She tells him she came to see Isadora, but she's at the doctor, nothing serious. She invites herself along on his interview (I'm not sure Sofia knows what a job interview is), but he has a better idea: a great intimate place he knows for people in love. The waiters don't bother you unless they really have to. She is surprised that he's willing to blow off a job interview, but he says she's his priority. If that consortium wants to hire Francisco de la Vega (practice it a little more, Frankie, and it'll roll right off your slimy little tongue), they'll have to wait. She offers a token protest, which he silences with kisses. He says he was born on a Friday night. "Let the ants work, while we have fun!"
Back in the apartment, Isa says she doesn't want to have anything to do with Rod's family. She's not even sure if she's going to have this baby.
Nuria advises her to tell the father, but Isa thinks it won't be worth the trouble. Frankie is irresponsible. Rather than give her help, it'd be more likely that he'd be another mouth to feed. "But you love him!" Nuria protests. Isa doesn't want to talk about that. Nuria reminds her that if Rodrigo finds out, he'll accuse her of adultery. She'll be left with just the apartment.
Isa decides that she will get Dr. Paulino Tejeiro to say that he inseminated her. Nuria looks shocked. I don't know why. She co-created this monster daughter. She tells Isa she's lost her mind. Rodrigo is not going to take the news well if she tells him she got the procedure while they were separated, but Isa can only see the benefits. Her future, and that of her child, will be secure.
Nuria worries about the plan and says she's scared. Isa reminds her that she should be more afraid that tonight, her father will be sleeping in a filthy prison. She promised she'd help him get free, and she's going to keep her word. (At that moment, the guards are leading a stunned Ricardo to his new cell. He looks ten years older from fear and lack of sleep.)
Isadora and her mother snuggle on the couch. Isadora assures Nuria that with this baby, she'll have Rodrigo in the palm of her hand. He'll forget all about Gaviota when he finds out about the baby. She can just imagine his face. (Nuria smiles malevolently.)
In Tequilaland, James and Rod are still talking about tequila stuff. Rod thinks they need to open an office there. James thinks that after 2 or 3 sessions they'll have the info they need to flesh out their program and present it to the authorities. Rod says James will present it. Rod's going to do some of the legwork tomorrow. He needs to keep busy so as not to be moping around the hacienda. James says Rod shouldn't be obsessing over that one woman. In Tequila, there are lots of gorgeous women. Crispin encourages him to be like a bee. Rodrigo rues having fallen in love with Gaviota, his ruin. Now he can't look at another woman.
Crispin tries to encourage Rodrigo about the women, without success. Rod says any woman who gets involved with him will end up a mess like Isadora.
At home in the DF, Gavi tells her mom about this great Spanish concern that will make her rich. With base salary and commissions, she can make 25000 pesos a month. In three months, they've sold 2 million encyclopedias in the city.
Two million? The population of Greater Mexico City was 19.2 million in 2005. That seems like a lot of encyclopedias. Where's Gavi's BS detector? Come on - the woman was practically running Montalvo Corp. for a little while!
Clarita is practical and says she can't imagine Gavi as a saleswoman. Gavi says she couldn't either at first, but the star employee was what changed her mind. (That's right. A montly salary of 10,000 pesos didn't sound plausible, but 100,000 pesos did.) When she found out how much he sold in one month, she told herself she had to do it. She'll find out tomorrow. She won't get an advance on her pay, but they'll pay her within a month.
Gavi asks why her mother is making such a tragic face. Clarita reminds her that they have bills to pay. Gavi wants to get them back into a decent apartment. Aaron told her to get far away from there; she doesn't want to give the Montalvos the satisfaction.
At the corporativo, Elvira tells Bruno that Daniela's here. "Why didn't you tell me? Send her in!" he replies. Elvira says she went straight to Finance. She doesn't know why. Quintana is now asking for the bank account statements. Elvira asks Bruno if that doesn't seem odd.
Bruno calls Quintana in. Quintana is reluctant to talk, but confirms that Daniela wants to review the bank statements. Bruno meets with Daniela and asks why she wants to see the statements.
Sofie and Frankie are on a hot date. She murmurs that she loves him. She asks if he loves her too. Ew.
Thursday
(Soccer on Wednesday)
Isadora drops the baby bomb. Sofie is impactada.
Gavi throws herself at Rodrigo and tries to explain about Aaron, but he shakes her and tells her to leave him alone!
Another question: How many people think Aaron is really a Montalvo? I was just thinking that he's so much like Fedra, but not at all like Bruno... maybe Fedra had a little help "decorating the family tree"...
Pammy is taking another bath. Between baths and pool time, she must be getting awfully pruny. She wants to go to the theater, or see an opera. Aaron doesn't. He wants to hang out with Johnny, his big local client. Johnny's got some big wingding coming up, and he wants Montalvo's crazy-expensive Turquoise Tequila as a sponsor.
Minerva calls, sounding conciliatory. Aaron brushes off her fake apology, knowing it's just a prelude to manipulation. She begs him to come home, and he says he'll probably be back by the end of the week.
"I'm glad, because I have a big surprise for you. I am sure you'll be as delighted as I am!" And then, as already reported by Beckster, the camera pulls back to reveal Minerva in a fully-decorated nursery. Yes, boys and girls, that's how a woman becomes pregnant: by spending lots of money at the baby store. That's what the expression "keep it in your pants" refers to - your wallet. Really.
Meanwhile, and also as reported, Gavi in her pink dress follows the record company guy out to his car, singing her heart out like that time when Cindy Brady tried to impress a talent agent (played by Mrs. Howell) by dressing up and dancing like Shirley Temple. "Did he give you his card?" Clarita asks hopefully as his car pulls away. "No, Ma. He gave me a donation." She shows Clarita the grubby coin. It's not even shiny.
Back in New York, Pammy is temporarily out of the bathtub, helping Aaron with his tie. He admits that he was not being honest with Minerva, but he didn't think it would be a good idea to "tell her" over the phone. He wants to say it person. Pamela asks why he didn't do it before he left. Things are going to be more complicated when he gets back, because he's been deceiving Minerva.
¿Que the hell? He's been deceiving her for months already - what's another week? Ah - Pamela is referring to the "surprise." Aaron assures her that it will be something dumb, as usual. Pam nervously says she wishes he wouldn't go - he should leave it in the hands of a lawyer. But Aaron says he can't terminate his marriage long-distance. She pouts. He tells her to relax, and reminds her that he's doing this for "us." He thought-bubbles: "And to secure my grandfather's inheritance with the child you are going to give me!" The thought puts a warm smile on his face.
Back in the DF, Minerva continues the anti-Mariana telemarketing campaign: If Mariana shows up asking for a job or a favor, deny her, or you'll be inviting a lot of trouble! Fedra watches and listens with a warm smile on her face. She tells Minnie it's strange that "the migrant worker" has not, ugh I'm sorry, having trouble with this sentence, something about threatening Aaron with the union (of tequila companies? agave farmers?), or somesuch.
Minerva tells her MIL that Aaron's coming back at the end of the month, and she's already apologized for her fits of jealousy. Fedra approves. Minerva confides that she's thinking maybe she'll go see him in Miami, since her "boycott Mariana" mission is finished, and she'll never work for another tequila company again Now she can dedicate herself to giving Aaron lots of care.
Fedra thought-bubbles: "If you knew, Minerva - if you knew that you're not in my son's plans." Another melted-caramel smile. They run in the family. (FEDRA'S family.) Minerva beams too.
Clarita and Gavi schlump back to their hotel. Clarita is even more embarrassed than Gavi, and apologizes that her help only made things worse. Gavi says forget it, they'll never see that man again anyway. (Hmm. Novelaland being what it is, this seems unlikely.) They make up, and Gavi cheerfully says that thanks to the 10 pesos the man gave them (that's like 90 cents), they had a free trip home. Then she sings a song for her mother! Clarita hums along supportively.
Daniela and Videgaray are meeting at a restaurant. It looks like he might be the Dish of the Day, because Dani is grilling him! Videgaray tells her Rodrigo asked him to manage the annulment and negotiate with Isadora. Videgaray also helped him buy a lot on an island where he was thinking of building his house. Rodrigo was in a hurry to go, right after that board meeting. But he never mentioned Gaviota or Mariana to him, and he made it clear that Videgaray wasn't to discuss it with anyone.
As for why (in response to Dani's angry question) he went to talk to Bruno, Videgaray just wanted to know how the problems had been resolved. He had thought that Rodrigo had abandoned his job when he disappeared to Manzanilla.
Dani still seems unsure. Videgaray adds that it was BRUNO who informed him of Mariana Franco's true identity! He tells her the tale of the song that did Gaviota in, and the ensuing investigation of Mariana's job application, the phone calls, etc.
Pilar and Sofia are having lunch in the big house (not to be confused with the Big House where Ricardo is being forced to eat his own shorts). Sofie says she's got a busy day (I'm sure it's a lot of work finding just the right fashions of yesteryear in a modern store), but she's going to make time to go see Isadora. Pilar warns Sofie to watch what she says around Isadora; the woman is trying to get half of Rodrigo's stuff! Sofie is surprised to hear of such crass behavior on her dear friend's part. She thinks Isadora must be really angry about the divorce. Pilar says that according to Videgaray, Isadora doesn't have any rights to Rodrigo's inheritance.
Sofie thinks maybe Isadora is doing it to put pressure on Rodrigo and get his attention. Pilar reluctantly agrees, and says she's not sure if she's doing the right thing. Keeping quiet about the truth is the same thing as lying. If her husband were still alive, he'd say she wasn't being fair with Rodrigo or with Videgaray.
Sofi says that if they told Rodrigo what really happened, it would provoke a lifelong lawsuit between Aaron and Rodrigo. She advises her grandmother to be cool. At least Rodrigo isn't with that "mujercita." As for Videgaray, he's the one who matters the least in all of this.
The man who matters the least in all of this is still filling in all the blanks for Daniela. He is expressing great skepticism about the Mariana story: First of all, it was pretty vile of Aaron to say that Mariana was a con woman. Videgaray can attest to her honorability and the quality of her work. The people in the union respected and loved her. Dani says she had the same impression and Aaron's story about being Mariana's lover really wrecked Rodrigo.
Rodrigo says that was another vile lie from Aaron. All he ever saw between them was a very professional relationship, and Mariana was the pulse behind every advance the company made. She was always correct in every sense of the word.
Dani asks about the money that Mariana supposedly extorted from them. Videgaray says that Margarita - Mariana's only friend at the corporativo - said that Mariana did not leave happily, like the Montalvos all claimed. No, she was destroyed, and her last words as she left were that the company was a pit in hell and that Margarita had better be careful. It wasn't the attitude of someone with five million pesos (about 455,000 dollars) in her wallet.
Videgaray's ultimate impression is that something happened, and Aaron didn't really pay that money. Dani says only Mariana and Aaron know for sure, and there's no way to find out because they can't find Mariana to sort it out.
Back at the hotel, Gaviota is complaining that there's not a single job that doesn't ask for experience. Mom leaves with the laundry, saying she got permission to use the hotel's washing machine. She makes a big deal out of announcing that she's taking the key with her. Wheee!
Gavi wonders how she can prove she has job experience. She calls Margarita, who reports that Bruno has taken over because Rodrigo went back to the plantation. "With his wife?" Gavi asks. "I suppose," Margarita answers.
Margarita still doesn't know what happened when Gavi left. Gavi gives her the short version - "They said I was a cheat. When we meet, I'll tell you the whole story." She says she's dying of embarrassment, but she's going to ask anyway: she wants Margarita to give her some blank Montalvo Corp. stationery!
Margarita is shocked, but nervously agrees. Gavi is reluctant to give her any contact info, and swears Margarita to secrecy. Margarita writes the address and room number in a notebook which will surely fall into the wrong hands. At Margarita's request, Gaviota describes her plan to write herself a recommendation from Rodrigo, on Montalvo letterhead.
Clarita comes back from the laundry room, overhears Gavi's plan, and flips out. She informs Gavi that copying Roddy's signature is a SIN. And also, she had promised her saints that she wasn't going to be a liar. Gavi tells Marg to forget about that little favor. Marg mentions that Videgaray is urgently looking for Gavi. Gavi says she'd rather die than see any of those people, and asks Marg to please say she doesn't know where Gavi is. (Clarita is gesturing furiously!)
After the call, Gavi recounts that Rodrigo went to the hacienda with his wife, and Videgaray is looking for her. It makes both of them nervous to know that that traitorous lawyer is searching for Gaviota under every rock.
Dani and Videgaray are still wondering why Gaviota never came back to talk to Rodrigo. Surely, if Aaron had fired her without giving her severance, it would have been logical for her to have spoken to Rodrigo. And there are still more missing pieces. What did Aaron say to Rodrigo? They only have the version that Aaron told to them. Dani and Videgaray agree that they need to find Gavi and hear her side of the story. They hope Margarita will give her their message. Dani says a love like Gavi and Rod's mustn't die this way.
Isadora goes to her fertility specialist, Dr. Kamasutra, or whatever his name is. Naturally, she kisses him on the cheek. She also calls him by his first name - Paulino. (Hmm - did I miss something? Do they already know each other socially?)
He tells Isadora he has her test results, and there's not going to be an insemination: she's already pregnant. For some reason, this surprises Isadora. He's surprised she doesn't seem happy and wonders why she didn't mention that Rodrigo had gotten over his problem of not being able to have relations. She just wants to know how many weeks. He says about five weeks. She flashes back to some Kodak/Maalox moments from her New Year's vacation with Frankie. She says her cycle's been regular. He sends her home to surprise her husband. It's the best gift she could give him. He tells her to get lots of rest, and extends his congrats to the new dad.
Now there's a filler-ish scene with Rod and Crispin talking about the tequila school. He wants to get local small businesses involved, especially those who cater to tourists. Crispin is honored to be part of the project. Then James shows up in one of those sad little ties and Rodrigo makes plans with him for tomorrow.
James notices that Rodrigo doesn't look so good. Rod starts moping over Gavi again. The men listen patiently as he describes how he can't sleep at night, he can't believe it ended this way, it was all a deception. (I guess these are the only three men in Mexico who wouldn't rather talk about soccer.) Crispin offers some flippant advice to be like a bee and go to the next flower for the honey of love. He adds, "un clavo saca a otro clavo." (Some saying about nails?) Then he tells Rodrigo to go home to his wife. Rod reminds him there's nothing between him and Isadora, but he leaves.
Gavi is interviewing for a job! She shows him her application reminds him that the ad said no experience was necessary. She wants to know more about this great multinational company. He says they're affiliated with a publisher in Spain. They publish encyclopedias. In the three months since they've been in Mexico, they've sold 2 million of them. They hope that Mexico will catapult them into the rest of the Latin American market.
Waving away smoke from the man's cigar, Gavi asks if that means the job is selling encyclopedias. He says yes! They need people who are poised, cultured, professional - and most of all, ambitious.
He asks if she's a bachelorette. She says she's single for life. She'd rather gut a crocodile than get married. (?) He laughs.
Meanwhile, at the Heartbreak Hotel, Isadora's father Ricardo is informed that he's going to prison. And at the apartment, Isadora informs her mother of the miraculous pregnancy. "But you said you've never had relations with Rodrigo!" Nuria exclaims. She mentally connects the dots as Isadora breaks down in tears and sinks to the floor.
"WHOSE KID IS IT?????" Nuria demands. (I guess she wasn't able to connect ALL of the dots... given what she saw in the hallway last night...)
Isadora admits it's not Rodrigo's. All her plans have gone down the drain. Nuria complains that now there's nothing they can do to help Ricardo. Just then, Ricardo's lawyer Montesinos calls. Dad's going to be transferred to the prison. She wants to see him, but they make it difficult to get permission to do so. Nuria is horrified that Isa's poor father will be mixing with ill-natured riffraff. "We are cursed!!" Isadora howls, and runs to her room.
Gavi questions whether she can really make 10,000 to 30,000 pesos (about 910 to 2700 dollars) a month selling encyclopedias. He says his people sell at least 10 a month. She thinks that sounds pretty reasonable. He says a leader can sell up to 25. 15 can sell like hotcakes, what with neighbors and friends. (She jokes that she hopes she has 15 friends.) He reminds her that the products can also be sold to schools and businesses.
Gavi says it sounds like an interesting challenge. The guy calls in a pal named Vidal, "our star salesman." He asks Vidal how many encyclopedias he sold last month. "I didn't do so well," Vidal admits. "I was only able to sell 75." Oh, clap clap, give this man an Oscar. He must be a good salesman, because Gavi totally buys his act. The boss tells Vidal to keep his average up - he'll have to do better next month. Vidal promises to do so, but he's only got 72 so far.
The boss says to Gaviota, "See? In a bad month, our salesman makes 100,000 pesos in a month." (100,000 pesos divided by 72 units means your commission, as a salesman, is 1388 pesos or 126 dollars per unit.) And that's on top of a base salary.
Gaviota asks when she can start. He says that if she makes the cut, they'll call her tomorrow. She is grateful. After she leaves, he puffs his cigar and tells himself that if that smart girl can't sell an encyclopedia, he'll have to swim back to his homeland. (I'm no expert on accents, but this guy doesn't sound very Spanish to me.)
Back in tequilaland, the guys are walking around the plantation, still talking about the publicity campaign. Rod zones out of the conversation and into GaviVision again. He runs towards the big tree, stripping off his shirt for no better reason than to tantalize Rod's Rangerettes. Gaviota is there, jimadoring. She ignores him at first, but he keeps talking. He says the only happy memory he has of them is from when they first met. Then, she was sincere. (She turns slowly to look at him.) He was the first man in her life. She gave herself to him without conditions the first time. Her kisses and caresses were only for him. Why can't this be like that time again?
He kisses her. She lets him.
Back in the real world, Dani keeps Elvis company while he paints. She tells him that Videgaray is going to look for Rodrigo so he can clear things up with him. Elvis agrees that it'll be best if they can find out the circumstances of Gaviota's departure from the company. Dani is also curious about that big pile of money that Aaron supposedly gave her. Elvis thinks there must be a way to get that info from the company, but Dani says the family will get defensive if Videgaray starts nosing around.
"Hmm, so then who's going to get those documents?" Elvis asks semi-rhetorically. Dani says yep, she'll do it. Videgaray says that as a member of the family, she has the right to look at the financials. She'll have to be careful about what she says as to why she wants to look at them. She's going to do it today, because she's worried that Isadora is going to try to get back with Rodrigo. Elvis thinks Rod will be too stubborn, but Dani tells him Isa's not satisfied with what she's been offered, and wants half of his stuff. She doesn't have the right to it, but she's going to fight for it anyway.
Sofia makes good on her promise to visit Isadora, but Isadora is hiding in another room. Her mother sets the stage for the inevitable by saying that Isa's gone to the doctor because she hasn't been feeling well lately. After she leaves, Nuria advises Isadora to make nice, but Isa says she doesn't feel like seeing anyone.
Sofie loafs in the hallway, debating whether to knock on Frankie's door. He magically comes out of his apartment at that precise moment, and Sofie pretends not to have been waiting for him. I'm sure he wasn't watching the peephole the whole time. He greets her in Pepé le Pew-style French and kisses her. He claims to be on his way to a job interview, after which (he makes a creepy noise) he was going to see her.
She tells him she came to see Isadora, but she's at the doctor, nothing serious. She invites herself along on his interview (I'm not sure Sofia knows what a job interview is), but he has a better idea: a great intimate place he knows for people in love. The waiters don't bother you unless they really have to. She is surprised that he's willing to blow off a job interview, but he says she's his priority. If that consortium wants to hire Francisco de la Vega (practice it a little more, Frankie, and it'll roll right off your slimy little tongue), they'll have to wait. She offers a token protest, which he silences with kisses. He says he was born on a Friday night. "Let the ants work, while we have fun!"
Back in the apartment, Isa says she doesn't want to have anything to do with Rod's family. She's not even sure if she's going to have this baby.
Nuria advises her to tell the father, but Isa thinks it won't be worth the trouble. Frankie is irresponsible. Rather than give her help, it'd be more likely that he'd be another mouth to feed. "But you love him!" Nuria protests. Isa doesn't want to talk about that. Nuria reminds her that if Rodrigo finds out, he'll accuse her of adultery. She'll be left with just the apartment.
Isa decides that she will get Dr. Paulino Tejeiro to say that he inseminated her. Nuria looks shocked. I don't know why. She co-created this monster daughter. She tells Isa she's lost her mind. Rodrigo is not going to take the news well if she tells him she got the procedure while they were separated, but Isa can only see the benefits. Her future, and that of her child, will be secure.
Nuria worries about the plan and says she's scared. Isa reminds her that she should be more afraid that tonight, her father will be sleeping in a filthy prison. She promised she'd help him get free, and she's going to keep her word. (At that moment, the guards are leading a stunned Ricardo to his new cell. He looks ten years older from fear and lack of sleep.)
Isadora and her mother snuggle on the couch. Isadora assures Nuria that with this baby, she'll have Rodrigo in the palm of her hand. He'll forget all about Gaviota when he finds out about the baby. She can just imagine his face. (Nuria smiles malevolently.)
In Tequilaland, James and Rod are still talking about tequila stuff. Rod thinks they need to open an office there. James thinks that after 2 or 3 sessions they'll have the info they need to flesh out their program and present it to the authorities. Rod says James will present it. Rod's going to do some of the legwork tomorrow. He needs to keep busy so as not to be moping around the hacienda. James says Rod shouldn't be obsessing over that one woman. In Tequila, there are lots of gorgeous women. Crispin encourages him to be like a bee. Rodrigo rues having fallen in love with Gaviota, his ruin. Now he can't look at another woman.
Crispin tries to encourage Rodrigo about the women, without success. Rod says any woman who gets involved with him will end up a mess like Isadora.
At home in the DF, Gavi tells her mom about this great Spanish concern that will make her rich. With base salary and commissions, she can make 25000 pesos a month. In three months, they've sold 2 million encyclopedias in the city.
Two million? The population of Greater Mexico City was 19.2 million in 2005. That seems like a lot of encyclopedias. Where's Gavi's BS detector? Come on - the woman was practically running Montalvo Corp. for a little while!
Clarita is practical and says she can't imagine Gavi as a saleswoman. Gavi says she couldn't either at first, but the star employee was what changed her mind. (That's right. A montly salary of 10,000 pesos didn't sound plausible, but 100,000 pesos did.) When she found out how much he sold in one month, she told herself she had to do it. She'll find out tomorrow. She won't get an advance on her pay, but they'll pay her within a month.
Gavi asks why her mother is making such a tragic face. Clarita reminds her that they have bills to pay. Gavi wants to get them back into a decent apartment. Aaron told her to get far away from there; she doesn't want to give the Montalvos the satisfaction.
At the corporativo, Elvira tells Bruno that Daniela's here. "Why didn't you tell me? Send her in!" he replies. Elvira says she went straight to Finance. She doesn't know why. Quintana is now asking for the bank account statements. Elvira asks Bruno if that doesn't seem odd.
Bruno calls Quintana in. Quintana is reluctant to talk, but confirms that Daniela wants to review the bank statements. Bruno meets with Daniela and asks why she wants to see the statements.
Sofie and Frankie are on a hot date. She murmurs that she loves him. She asks if he loves her too. Ew.
Thursday
(Soccer on Wednesday)
Isadora drops the baby bomb. Sofie is impactada.
Gavi throws herself at Rodrigo and tries to explain about Aaron, but he shakes her and tells her to leave him alone!
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(Since you asked......) I believe the expression you're looking for is "chutzpah"/ daring or boldness for the less worldly out there. Fedra was apparently saying she is surprised and wonders that Mariana hasn't dared approach the other guild members for employment, so what's come from Aaron's threats has been effective. --She's obviously disappointed in not being able to see the fly caught and suffering in the web she's spun for her with Minnie.
Love your recap, and missed the show, I have to admit I missed it mostly on purpose, I hate this part with all the lies and misunderstandings. I liked it better when Gav and Rod were suffering merely because they were idiots. To me Videgaray looks like an endangered species, in the usual run of telenovela he'd be smashed flat on the highway soon.
Thanks - loved your recap - and especially some phrases such as - "If there's a real baby and a fake baby, do they cancel each other out? "practice it a little more, Frankie, and it'll roll right off your slimy little tongue". I guess that watching these telenovelas must be helping to improve my Spanish as I'm understanding a lot more. However, I could never do an adequate job at these recaps as I'm not naturally funny - I could do the straight stuff. Yet I think it was Becky who said that these characters are so one-dimensional and the actors exaggerate totally. Rodrigo is an infantile teenager not a grown man. Clarita behaves as if she were 19 - maybe 16 etc.
If I were Fedra I wouldn't get too comfortable with that glow in the dark smile, thinking that she has knocked our girl Gavi out of the tequila business..Fedra is as much a snake as Minnie & Isadora.Don't know where to exactly put Sofia..Maybe among the clueless,as her taste in men is rock bottom. How will the news that her slime dog boyfriend Franco is the papa of Isadora's soon to be baby set with her? Well, it's Rodrigos,of course. Is Rodrigo that gullible? I love him,but his character is written to be oblivious to all that surrounds him?
I love this novela almost as much as I did LFMB. This one has so many evil,dysfunctional characters that one despises,but loves..Almost like my own family..
Selling encylopedias door to door in Mexico for our beloved Gavi..?Does that include police protection as she goes along? Where is Rodrigo when she needs him? Licking his wounds at the hacienda..Has common sense ever occurred to him? If Gavi is the only one for him that he can love no other woman,then why isn't he jumping over fences to get at the truth about Gavi & Aaron? A man of little faith in the one you love..
I love this novela almost as much as I did LFMB. This one has so many evil,dysfunctional characters that one despises,but loves..Almost like my own family..
Selling encylopedias door to door in Mexico for our beloved Gavi..?Does that include police protection as she goes along? Where is Rodrigo when she needs him? Licking his wounds at the hacienda..Has common sense ever occurred to him? If Gavi is the only one for him that he can love no other woman,then why isn't he jumping over fences to get at the truth about Gavi & Aaron? A man of little faith in the one you love..
Thanks for the recap and Pepe la skunk is so Frankie.
For such a big man, Rod keeps shrinking into a little, passive, stupid boy.
Videgaray is an 'expendable' so he definately could be an endangered species waiting for the car tire.
Well, apparently our worldly Gavi didn't retain anything she learned the past few years. She's regressed into her former self and still wants to take the easy way by lying -- even though she promised the Virgencita...
jb
For such a big man, Rod keeps shrinking into a little, passive, stupid boy.
Videgaray is an 'expendable' so he definately could be an endangered species waiting for the car tire.
Well, apparently our worldly Gavi didn't retain anything she learned the past few years. She's regressed into her former self and still wants to take the easy way by lying -- even though she promised the Virgencita...
jb
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: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 9:06:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 9:06:00 AM EDT
Export/jb: I agree that these two lead characters have been written like a couple of cardboard replicas much of the time, so that it is frustrating to see them go from exceptionally brilliant to barrel-fish gullible.
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As for the "clavo" saying "one nail pushes out another nail", this language forum gives a pretty good backgrounder:
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=205744
Another quaint way to tell Rod that making an effort to find a new love interest will take his mind off the old one right away I figure.....
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As for the "clavo" saying "one nail pushes out another nail", this language forum gives a pretty good backgrounder:
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=205744
Another quaint way to tell Rod that making an effort to find a new love interest will take his mind off the old one right away I figure.....
One of the things I most appreciate about our recappers and commenters is that we've mostly begun to analyze these shows in terms of the way they are WRITTEN rather than if the actors or characters were responsible for themselves. Remember Jessica Rabbit? "I can't help it, I was drawn this way." It wasn't Angelica's fault, or Lety's, that she was written so badly after the return from Acapulco. And it's the writers who are not making Gavi and Rod full, believeable characters. It's also easier to watch the torture when you realize it's being wrought upon us to extend the show for months. If Gav and Rod did the sensible thing, we would arrive at "happily ever after" in the next episode and the show would be over.
Bwahhhaaaa Very good recap...I loved the selling encyclopedias...that is as Retro as Sofie's clothing...Ehhh would that be a cd or dvd now days...and don't tell me that maybe people who can't afford a computer would buy them...No they wouldn't...
The whole fake Varon..story is awesome cause you know Rod is gonna believe it...
The whole fake Varon..story is awesome cause you know Rod is gonna believe it...
Great recap, Margaret--thanks. Gee, where to begin??? OK, show of hands...how many of you kiss your gynocologist??? Even after delivering my 3 babies, Dr. J does not even expect even a polite handshake at my yearly visits....usually it's just ''Hi,,how are you?...How's the family?''] And ...selling encyclopedias ???...how 60s is that ??? Today, librarians struggle to get students to use ACTUAL books...they just want to use online resources. Que the hell ???? They might just as well have Gavi become a Fuller Brush saleswoman....or maybe those expensive knives that my kids' friends were always selling me. [''Please buy a $60.OO paring knife from my friend Jake...he's working his way through college...he's on the wrestling team...and he's really cute. Pleeeeeeease .''] Gavi should really sell those long pole cutting devices the jimadors use...now that's something that she has experience with. Gavi, haven't you had any career counseling, girl???..Go with your strengths. Also, I loved your Pepe Le Pew reference in regards to oily Frankie...perfecto. We could also call him Grasshopper because he is certainly not an ant. Job interview my foot...You, Sophie, are the job he's set his sights on. And let's hope that the 2 smart , reputable people in this novela [Dani and Videgaray] are smart enough to figure things out and give Rod and Gavi the truth...since they are both too stubborn and faithless to search for it themselves. By the way, do you think the previews of Rod and Gavi meeting in the agave fields was another episode on Gavivision ...playing only in Rod's feverish brain??? Well, whatever...This Rod's Rangerette appreciated the view.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 11:57:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 11:57:00 AM EDT
Oh my, Susanlynn...you brought back memories of having to buy Cutco knives from a friend of my daughter's working his way through school. At least they are really good knives!
Judy B.
Judy B.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 2:10:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 2:10:00 PM EDT
So Susanlynn doesn't want to kiss her gynie - guess its cultural? I agree that the preview of Gavi begging Rod to take her back is only playing out in his feverish brain. Aaron convinced her of his perfidity.
Is it just me, or did Isadora's mom's eyes bug way-way out as she demanded to know who de daddy? I had never seen such a sight.
And as a newbie to Destillando (got hooked when the couch would swallow me after LFMB), I am still struggling to understand Isadora. Why did she marry Rod? And with those conditions? Can someone shed some light on that cucaracha, please.
And as a newbie to Destillando (got hooked when the couch would swallow me after LFMB), I am still struggling to understand Isadora. Why did she marry Rod? And with those conditions? Can someone shed some light on that cucaracha, please.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 3:31:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 3:31:00 PM EDT
Okay here is the deal...Rod was a virgin when he hooked up w/Gavi not out of any moral reasons, we saw him in england when he was going to Cambridge w/Aaron who was nailing anything...Rod couldn't complete the act...whatever
He met Gavi fell in love and lil Rod worked...
anyway Gavi gets preg..runs off to England to find him, spots him, gets run over, same time he gets phone call, his parents just died in a plane crash...he returns to MX. never knowing Gavi was in Eng...much therapy & language classes from helpful nuns...Gavi returns a day late from her appointed hook-up w/Rod...
Meanwhile..people told him Gavi was a hooker in Europe..don't ask
In a fit of fury he asked Isa to marry him..she had been after him for a long time...he would not mess around with her..
so he asked her to marry with the deal that it would be in name only...
Oh yes it only gets dumber..
so he has never done the deed with anyone but Gavi..and likewise for her...Isa thought she could seduce him..(Rod's family is very wealthy..hence the marriage on her part)
He met Gavi fell in love and lil Rod worked...
anyway Gavi gets preg..runs off to England to find him, spots him, gets run over, same time he gets phone call, his parents just died in a plane crash...he returns to MX. never knowing Gavi was in Eng...much therapy & language classes from helpful nuns...Gavi returns a day late from her appointed hook-up w/Rod...
Meanwhile..people told him Gavi was a hooker in Europe..don't ask
In a fit of fury he asked Isa to marry him..she had been after him for a long time...he would not mess around with her..
so he asked her to marry with the deal that it would be in name only...
Oh yes it only gets dumber..
so he has never done the deed with anyone but Gavi..and likewise for her...Isa thought she could seduce him..(Rod's family is very wealthy..hence the marriage on her part)
I too have problems watching this program when the lying is flying. Now for Rod to think the kid is his and the months we have to go watching this deception., sometimes it appears less stressful to let the show go and watch the recaps. Or tape the show, listen to the recaps. If they are favorable, then watch what was taped. ROTF
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 4:25:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 4:25:00 PM EDT
Dear Anon. 3:31 pm here is a brief answer. I suggest, though, that you read our synopsis at the beginning of the site's entries. as well as all the summaries leading up to this point --and I guarantee that it will be well worth the time spent to do so. They're all in order. Just click onto the "Destilando Amor" link on the left side of the main Caray!Caray! page. It will take you to a drop down menu with dates. =/: ?)8
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Isa was hot to trot for Rod at first sight at his grandaddy's funeral, and she thought she could make him eventually fall for her, too. She had heard from Minnie and Aaron that he hadn't been able to be with a woman ever and was still a virgin. She was sexy and beautiful and figured that would be a no-brainer to fix. What neither she nor anybody else in the family realized was that Rod had in fact already met and fallen hard and fast for Gavi, had therefore been able to make love to her and did (even fathered a child that only Gavi and Ma knew about).
He returned to Tequila from studying in England, but Gavi was nowhere to be found at harvest time as they'd agreed the year before to meet up and get married then.
So while in town the neighborhood gossip told him and James that she saw her go off to Europe as a prostitute with the shady photographer from the studio across the street. Rod broke into the abandoned studio and found 3 leftover, half-ripped, suggestive photos of her lying on the floor and immediately believed the worst.
He went back, feeling betrayed, proposed to Isa out of spite and thinking Gavi had made a fool out of him and his love. He told Isa they'd be married in name only and she accepted because of her dad's beginning financial problems and because she was so physically attracted and in love with Rod.
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Isa was hot to trot for Rod at first sight at his grandaddy's funeral, and she thought she could make him eventually fall for her, too. She had heard from Minnie and Aaron that he hadn't been able to be with a woman ever and was still a virgin. She was sexy and beautiful and figured that would be a no-brainer to fix. What neither she nor anybody else in the family realized was that Rod had in fact already met and fallen hard and fast for Gavi, had therefore been able to make love to her and did (even fathered a child that only Gavi and Ma knew about).
He returned to Tequila from studying in England, but Gavi was nowhere to be found at harvest time as they'd agreed the year before to meet up and get married then.
So while in town the neighborhood gossip told him and James that she saw her go off to Europe as a prostitute with the shady photographer from the studio across the street. Rod broke into the abandoned studio and found 3 leftover, half-ripped, suggestive photos of her lying on the floor and immediately believed the worst.
He went back, feeling betrayed, proposed to Isa out of spite and thinking Gavi had made a fool out of him and his love. He told Isa they'd be married in name only and she accepted because of her dad's beginning financial problems and because she was so physically attracted and in love with Rod.
and wait.. there are still some surprises in store for the viewers..
I can't wait to go to Mexico in 2 weeks so I can get ahead of the US time lag of the novela.. LOL
and do I know Spanish..No! Just a smattering of the language I have a friend call me every commercial to give me the lowdown..LOL
And when I cannot connect with my recapper.. you guys do a great job..and I clue my friend to your recap. Thank you
I can't wait to go to Mexico in 2 weeks so I can get ahead of the US time lag of the novela.. LOL
and do I know Spanish..No! Just a smattering of the language I have a friend call me every commercial to give me the lowdown..LOL
And when I cannot connect with my recapper.. you guys do a great job..and I clue my friend to your recap. Thank you
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 5:22:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 5:22:00 PM EDT
Wow ! Beckster and Jardinera^^^What great Reader's Digest versions of ''Destilando.'' You both did spectacular jobs of putting all the madness into one neat nutshell !!!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 5:43:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 5:43:00 PM EDT
And yes, Judy B., I bought several Cutco knives from my kids' friends while they were in high school, and you're right---they are expensive, but excellent...worth the money..they never need sharpening and I use them everyday !!! Gee, that sounded like a commercial. Now let me tell you about Tupperware....
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 5:47:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 5:47:00 PM EDT
Thanks for filling in those blanks for me, Jardinera. The dichos usually baffle me, and sometimes I run into a perfectly ordinary sentence that I just can't parse.
PS - yes, I was completely floored by Gaviota taking the encyclopedia sales job. Not to mention the very existence of an encyclopedia sales job... although I think that would be a great fit for Francisco.
Personally, I would have preferred her to take a Filter Queen sales job. They could have made it into a cool product placement ad. That'd be the ultimate in cheesiness. Plus, I love vacuum cleaners.
Personally, I would have preferred her to take a Filter Queen sales job. They could have made it into a cool product placement ad. That'd be the ultimate in cheesiness. Plus, I love vacuum cleaners.
"De nada"..... Happens to me too when I get really tired. Just chalk it up to your "bio-rythms".
¿];>)
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This is Anon 3:31--- I did not ask for a recap of the recaps-- I have read them all and then some. I was asking how to make sense of Isadora. I don't know whether she is just a golddigger and married Rod for that reason; whether she thought she would seduce him with her tart regalia (boots and boobs); whether she is just a woman with desires who keeps looking for love in the bad places. Is she motivated by money and po$ition? Does she love Rod? Did she ever? That's what I was asking.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 8:06:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 8:06:00 PM EDT
The reason I enjoy your recaps is because they make the characters and the stupid things they do more bearable, especially when they're humorous. I have to give Eduardo Yanez props for his portrayal of "a french fry short of a happy meal", Rodrigo. I have come to the conclusion that Rod is "mentally challenged" and Gavi attracts this type because her mother also has some mental health issues. That is also why Clarita likes Rod so much, no matter what he seeems to do to Gavi. I do believe that Rod and Gavi's love is true, but these two could definitely benefit from some psychological intervention. As for the other "crazies" that inhabit their stratosphere, greed and selfishness make them tick. Aside from Dani, Elvis, Videgaray, Margarita, and some of the household help at casa Montalvo, a good psychologist could "rack up" BIG TIME!!!!!!!
Anon 3:13^^^I think that Isa could be all those things that you mentionned. She seems to have been raised as a ''princessa'' by doting parents who made her used to getting whatever she wanted. After Rod was told that Gavi had become a ramera in Europe ...and believed that lie, he spent time with Isa, AAron, and Minervaaaa. To spite Gavi, he married Isa on the day that he and Gavi planned to be wed. However, he told her that their marriage would be in name only...no sex. She agreed , but in reality, she thought she would easily be able to seduce him after they nwere married and tried mucho times...with no luck. I don't think that she was ever in love with Rod, but she definitely was attracted to him and ''in lust'' with him. Being used to always getting anything and anyone she wanted, she became furious that Rod wanted mothing to do with her. When she found out about Gavi she went BSC and tried even harder to get Rod into her bed...but still no luck. I think that Rod started out as a challenge to her and ended as a humiliation, so she ended up in the arms of Hilario, AAron, and Francisco...in that order. JMHO
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 9:13:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 9:13:00 PM EDT
Anon 3:31pm. I guess we both certainly misunderstood you! The idea was to assist someone who said they were a "newbie" to DA, rather than to bore you by rehashing what you've already read and or watched vis a vis our attempt at mini-synopses. (Thankyou for having taken the time to do so.) I should think you've gone and answered your own rhetorical question; our two synopses tend to point to exactly what you suggest, as does Susanlynn's reply.
P.S. Anon^^^I, too, noticed perfectly coiffed Nuria's bulging eyes... scary.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 9:30:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 9:30:00 PM EDT
I think the reason it's so hard to figure out Isa's motives is that she is no actress. She doesn't do any emotion convincingly except irritation.
After seeing Isa's parents' reaction to her humiliating marriage (daddy wants her to stick with it so his bills get paid) and to her unplanned pregnancy (mom is appalled because if Rod finds out he won't be around to get daddy out of jail)I think alot about Isa is explained. Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending her, but I think the parents explain so much!
As for Rod, maybe you will find this music video from 10 years ago as interesting (as in yummy) as I did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQVbLhKR1oM
As for Rod, maybe you will find this music video from 10 years ago as interesting (as in yummy) as I did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQVbLhKR1oM
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 10:41:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 10:41:00 PM EDT
Rhonda: I suppose you could substitute Isa for María Concita Alonso, where did you find that video? EY is somewhat unrecognizable until you see that brilliant smile of his, huh!
Maybe Isa cannot be blamed for her constant irritability and eventual infidelities, considering she's only human with needs of her own that Rod c/would not satisfy, not to mention all the rejection she'd been forced to put up with. However, not divorcing him when Rod first suggested she take back her freedom and find somebody else who could, was a pride-filled mistake. Her acting greedy later was a matter of revenge, first and foremost as I see it, and now is the result of co-dependency towards her family, especially due to her father's gambling addiction and her mother's guilt trip. Her father has apparently been a manipulative male influence all her life, and so she has been made to feel obligated to save her parents from financial ruin because they're still manipulating her.
Maybe Isa cannot be blamed for her constant irritability and eventual infidelities, considering she's only human with needs of her own that Rod c/would not satisfy, not to mention all the rejection she'd been forced to put up with. However, not divorcing him when Rod first suggested she take back her freedom and find somebody else who could, was a pride-filled mistake. Her acting greedy later was a matter of revenge, first and foremost as I see it, and now is the result of co-dependency towards her family, especially due to her father's gambling addiction and her mother's guilt trip. Her father has apparently been a manipulative male influence all her life, and so she has been made to feel obligated to save her parents from financial ruin because they're still manipulating her.
Pretty much in TeleNovelas if your Mom is a greedy self centered bitch..well you are an Evil Dude or a nasty girl as bad or worse than her...think Mundo, however if Helen Rojo, dumped you off at the local Catholic Church, well then you are good and true and brave..Rat Bastard fathers don't seem to have as much effect on kids..Most of the father's are often lame..see Bruno..Of course every now & then you get some Rat Bastard who is such despite much maternal love...Most often the bad moms are rich...maybe that is how they convince the 95% indigenous folks in Mexico that see the 5% of the white wealthy people may have money...but not happiness..
Also have you noticed on any TeleNovela when they show the stars at a mall or out in a town...none of the people look like the TeleNovela stars..I don't mean in attractiveness (like pretty people..enhanced)..I mean complexion, hair and so on..
I must get down now...I am getting dizzy up on my soap box
Also have you noticed on any TeleNovela when they show the stars at a mall or out in a town...none of the people look like the TeleNovela stars..I don't mean in attractiveness (like pretty people..enhanced)..I mean complexion, hair and so on..
I must get down now...I am getting dizzy up on my soap box
YouTube has a picture of Martha (TWB-ISADORA)Julie in the airport in Mexico looking like the "hoochie mama" she plays on Destilando Amor. Her color of bleached hair with all the straight hair extensions looks completely out of place among her fellow Mexicans.Between she and Angelica Rivera(Gavi) there's enough hair extentions on both their heads for five women. I can tell Martha Julie has no hair but Angelica Rivera has plenty.What's with that?
Beckster, thanks for your comments. You addressed some things I had been wondering about--you know curious minds...
jb
jb
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 8:51:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 8:51:00 AM EDT
Thanks for all the interesting comments. I plan to check out youtube later. Isa = spoiled little princessa. She evidently was raised to think that the world revolved around her, and since she seems to have no marketable skills [yes, yes, I know....except the obvious...simmer down now, y'all], no hobbies or interests, and no friends, she is pretty much stuck with trying to hold on to Rod and his pesos in order to indulge herself in the the creature comforts she enjoys so much [i.e. trips to swanky vacation destinationa, bedazzled clothes [where is our Leo???...here is a gal who would appreciate his skill with a bedazzler] , giggolos, and CFM boots. Isa needs some education and a few hobbies. JMHO
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 1:08:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 1:08:00 PM EDT
P.S. Having grown up on a farm, I especially enjoyed some earlier scenes of Isa carrying HER PURSE while going out to hunt down Rodrigooo in the agave fields. What was up with that??? There is nothing to buy out in the agave fields...maybe she felt that her outfit looked incomplete without that particular handbag...maybe it was a fashionista thing. ^^^Susanlynn, ready to go into the fields wearing flipflops and carrying a matching purse
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 1:20:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 1:20:00 PM EDT
wonderful recap!!! pepe le pew....LOL... that is SOOO perfect!
minnie deserves nothing better than aron, with fedra as a mother in law.
minnie deserves nothing better than aron, with fedra as a mother in law.
Rodrigo's shirt removal was completely gratuitous!
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 3:36:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 3:36:00 PM EDT
Yes ExportRed, good guess, and yes, Eve, our NO SPOILER policy extends to gossip and news about actors' real lives. For some reason (please let's not speculate) Destilando has been the worst novela yet for people wanting to post nasty, or even not nasty, gossip. There are plenty of other places for that. Here, we are nasty about what happens IN the shows, not what happens off the set. I hope that's clear! Thanks, all.
"Rodrigo's shirt removal was completely gratuitous!" Yes, indeedy!! Let me add, also completely appreciated by his Rangerettes and those of us who enjoy gazing at great works of art..... ?<8 ? ))
Great recap. Like someone said I know that gullible Rod is going to fall hook line and sinker for Isa's lie. Probably thinks he can be a good dad even with the attitude he has toward the kids mother.
Anon 3:31, you asked a question and a couple of people responded. Your response was rude. Even if it wasn't what you wanted you could have thanked them for trying.
Anon 3:31, you asked a question and a couple of people responded. Your response was rude. Even if it wasn't what you wanted you could have thanked them for trying.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 7:25:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 7:25:00 PM EDT
** Seeking Guest Recapper **
Hey, Destilando fans! I'm going to be away on Thurs. 7/26 and need a guest recapper to fill in. This is a fabulous opportunity to try out your translating skills and entertain your fellow viewers. Not to be missed! Let me know if you are interested. :)
Susana
Hey, Destilando fans! I'm going to be away on Thurs. 7/26 and need a guest recapper to fill in. This is a fabulous opportunity to try out your translating skills and entertain your fellow viewers. Not to be missed! Let me know if you are interested. :)
Susana
Or maybe Bruno was discovered in the agave fields as a infant.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 9:08:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 9:08:00 PM EDT
Okay Okay..about the Bruno baby..yes I am sure he was switched at birth, some poor jimador family realized they were too poor to give a child with a terrible defect a chance in life..and they snatched the real Montalvo baby...It seem poor Bruno was born without a personality..Only vast money has made him in any way appealing...
Now then about the gossip thing...Damn I guess I won't be giving the details about when Rod (okay I know his real name isn't Rod..but he wants to stay in character)..calls me and makes me sing the Gavi sound to him each nite..You'll get no more details from me..Rod if you read this, I'll be home by midnight, so call
Now then about the gossip thing...Damn I guess I won't be giving the details about when Rod (okay I know his real name isn't Rod..but he wants to stay in character)..calls me and makes me sing the Gavi sound to him each nite..You'll get no more details from me..Rod if you read this, I'll be home by midnight, so call
LOL!!
I don't think it's fair to say that Bruno doesn't have a personality. Of course he does. "Wuss" is a perfectly legitimate personality. Not a very good one, but certainly legit.
I don't think it's fair to say that Bruno doesn't have a personality. Of course he does. "Wuss" is a perfectly legitimate personality. Not a very good one, but certainly legit.
Interesting how almost everything that happened in the last nite episode was predicted by all of us writing in this blog. I was watching and thinking how everything looks familiar, nothing new.
Eve
Eve
Permalink posted by : Friday, July 6, 2007 at 10:35:00 AM EDT
: Friday, July 6, 2007 at 10:35:00 AM EDT
I really don't have the patience to sit and watch the endless repetitive intrigues. So I'm reading the esmes website which is about 2 months further than Univision. I understand most of it but if I'm lazy I plug the Spanish into Altavista. It often does a better job of translating the Spanish to French than to English. The bonus is that I improve my French.
I've given up on my library getting a copy of Cafe, con aroma de mujer from CA or somewhere else. I'm certainly not paying about $95 for one of the 5 copies - mainly used from Amazon. I've tried to search bookstores from other countries - no success.
I've given up on my library getting a copy of Cafe, con aroma de mujer from CA or somewhere else. I'm certainly not paying about $95 for one of the 5 copies - mainly used from Amazon. I've tried to search bookstores from other countries - no success.
Hi everyone! I love this website...cracks me up. Did you know that the novela is a remake of "Cafe con aroma de mujer" or something like that? From Colombia. And I agree with the bugging eyes out of Norma Lazareno, the actress who plays Nuria. But she looks great for her age. She must be in her 70's. She was in a major car accident some years ago. Also, the man that plays Videgaray in real life is Gustavo Rojo. And in real life he is Ana Patricia Rojo's dad (she plays Sofia). And those extensions on Angelica Rivera...One day she is super-curly and the next day she is just curly....Love this blog!
Thanks, Rhonda! Our Rod/EY looks... wow. I wonder if he gets bored being so delish.
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: Friday, July 6, 2007 at 5:54:00 PM EDT
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